United States
More than 1 800 brands expected at The Atlanta Shoe Market
The US footwear trade event is set to host more than 1 800 brands at its next edition, which will take place from the 17th to the 19th of February at the Cobb Galleria Centre in northwest Atlanta
Under Armour reinforces executive team
The US-based sportswear company has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent as President of the Americas region
Global slowdown in international footwear trade
A sluggish demand in two of the main areas for footwear consumption, the US and Europe, resulted in a global slowdown in international trade throughout 2023. Check the snapshot of the performance of the main players with the figures known so far
Charles Denson appointed to the board of directors of Columbia Sportswear
The US-based company announced the appointment of Charles Denson, a former Nike Executive, to its Board of Directors. He will serve as a director and member of the Audit Committee
Wolverine Worldwide sells Sperry to ABG
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has acquired the Sperry brand from Wolverine Worldwide for 130 million USD, bringing on board the Aldo Group to design, manufacture and distribute the brand globally
Genesco lowers full year earnings guidance
After posting weak Christmas sales, the Nashville-based footwear company has lowered its earnings guidance for fiscal 2024. Journeys continues to struggle
Wolverine Worldwide confirms 2023 results in line with previous guidance
In the midst of “the stabilisation phase” of its “strategic transformation” plan, the US-based company has confirmed its guidance for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023
Crocs raises fiscal 2023 guidance
The US-based footwear company has announced that it now expects a record 2023 revenue of 3.95 billion USD, up by more than 11% year-on-year, and slightly ahead of its previous growth guidance of 10% to 11%
ABG partners with BBC International to grow DC Shoes
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced a partnership with BBC International for DC Shoes. BBC will design, manufacture and wholesale distribute the footwear brand in the US and Canada
Genesco names new Chief Merchandising Officer for Journeys
The Nashville-based footwear company has named Chris Santaella as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Journeys Group, effective from the 5th of February
Ecco opens first flagship store in NY
The Danish footwear company continues to transform its business in the US, taking another step forward with the opening of its first store in Manhattan at the end of 2023
Futureverse teams up with Reebok
The AI and metaverse technology and content company has partnered up with Reebok to help the footwear brand expand the ways consumers can interact with its products
Latest Authentic Brands partnerships in Asia
The New York-based brand management company has expanded its partnership with Liberated for Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Indonesia and signed another with BRJ Group for Japan and Taiwan
Wolverine Worldwide appoints first-ever Chief Supply Chain Officer
The US-based company has appointed Bishu Jayaram to the newly created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer, making him responsible for global sourcing, distribution, logistics, and integrated planning
IR Show Summer edition to take place in Las Vegas
The organizer of the Innovative Retail Show announced that the summer edition of the show will take place in Las Vegas. For the time being, the winter edition will remain in San Diego-
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